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YY04 DXJ

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,042 mi
Last recorded166,042 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 DXJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 166,042 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s rear, o/s rear overall generally corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body sill near wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both and rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 166,041 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s rear, o/s rear overall generally corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both and rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 165,957 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides and front both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened front both and rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 162,007 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2019 161,958 miles

Emissions not tested Rear silencer missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section, (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded and porous leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 147,316 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 144,619 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 136,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm and cracking tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 130,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake disc inner edges very poor condition

slight corrosion on outer rear sill areas

Pass 30 Apr 2014 121,084 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 113,165 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 113,165 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 107,348 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 96,590 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 96,590 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 88,202 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 73,655 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 73,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 57,502 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,965 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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YY04 DXJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 71,297 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY04 DXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY04 DXJ is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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